Template project to build MCP server using SpringBoot

What is Template project to build MCP server using SpringBoot?

It is a template project for building an MCP server using SpringBoot. It provides a structure to expose features as REST endpoints for testing outside an MCP client, and includes an example "task" feature with unit and integration tests.

How to use Template project to build MCP server using SpringBoot?

Configure it in an MCP client such as Claude Desktop by adding a JSON block to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. The block specifies the Java command, arguments (including Spring profiles and web-application-type=none), and the path to the built JAR file.

Key features of Template project to build MCP server using SpringBoot

• Structure to expose features as REST endpoints for testing outside MCP client
• Example "task" feature as guideline for building new tools/resources
• Includes unit and integration tests for the example feature

Use cases of Template project to build MCP server using SpringBoot

• Building new MCP tools/resources with SpringBoot
• Testing MCP features via REST endpoints before integrating with a client
• Using the example as a reference for project structure and tests

FAQ from Template project to build MCP server using SpringBoot

What runtime does this project require?

Java runtime and SpringBoot.

How do I configure it in an MCP client like Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON section to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json specifying the Java command, arguments, and path to the built JAR.

What is included as an example?

An example "task" feature that can be used as a guideline to build new tools/resources, along with unit and integration tests.

Can I test features without an MCP client?

Yes, the structure allows exposing features as REST endpoints for testing outside an MCP client.